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ORTHO EVRA NEWS
ALERT
Feb 19, 2006 - The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Read More
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
INCREASE BIRTH DEFECTS
Feb 9, 2006 - A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which act to prolong the effect of the chemical serotonin.
Cerebral Palsy FAQs
My child was diagnosed with a birth injury called Cerebral Palsy. What
is it and what causes Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a condition involving a group of disorders that affects a
child's ability to control his or her own movement. Cerebral Palsy results
from injury to the cerebrum (the largest portion of the brain, involved with
higher mental faculties, sensations, and voluntary muscle activities). It can
be caused by injury to the brain before, during, or after birth.
Please see our Causes of Cerebral Palsy page for more information.